Blossoming trend: floral design in the Middle East’s hospitality
The Middle East’s hospitality sector is renowned for its elegance and grandeur, where flowers elevate the ambience, creating luxury and warmth. We spoke to three Flowwow florist experts, Rufina Zharapova, Evgenya Kostenko and Rakesh Shrivastava, to get their insights on what’s blooming in floral design for hotels.
The lighter side of design in the hospitality sector
Sara Khairallah, founder and principal interior architect at SK Touch, shines a bright light on the trends and practices that are shaping the industry.
A Southeast Asian symphony of flavors
With its beautifully balanced blend of sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors, it’s no wonder that Thai cuisine is so popular among foodies worldwide. Drawing on both his professional expertise and familial roots, Bon Cheang, head chef at The Thai Kitchen at Park Hyatt Dubai, takes us on a fascinating culinary journey into a world of flavor complexities and combinations.
What’s in store: coffee with a designer touch
With so many of today’s shoppers displaying an insatiable appetite for luxury brands, perhaps it was only a matter of time before more high-end labels began offering coffee and culinary delicacies in their stores or at standalone cafes. Nagi Morkos, founder and managing partner at Hodema Consulting Services, takes us on a luxury coffee shop global tour.
Plant-based foods for a sustainable future
Steff Hazel, CEO and founder of nu.choices, specializes in transforming lives through holistic approaches to achieve permanent, happy and healthy lifestyles. With a decade of experience in nutrition, she has been dedicated to promoting veganism and healthy living, turning her passion into a thriving business. Here, she gives us her expert opinion on the importance of plant-based food.
Bringing out the best in Burj on Bay Hotel with Nicolas Broumana, director of operations
Nicolas Broumana, seasoned hospitality leader and director of operations at Burj On Bay Hotel, Société Cordon Bleu Liban, shares his vision for positioning the 5-star hotel as a regional beacon of luxury, hospitality and innovation.
5 coffee-tech talking points
Once a simple, humble beverage, our everyday coffee has evolved into a global phenomenon, ranking today as the third-most-consumed beverage worldwide. Cleia Junqueira, coffee consultant at The Coffee Connoisseur Collective, highlights a handful of key innovations that are steering the industry into the future.
Oman’s tourism industry: a new era of growth and diversification
In the Middle East’s dynamic tourism landscape, the Sultanate of Oman is carving out a unique niche. With strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and diversifying attractions, it is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for global travelers, as Robert Kuijper, associate manager for hospitality and tourism at Colliers MENA, points out.
Going global: 7 ways to boost exports
At a time when the region’s FMCG firms face a challenging economic environment, it makes sense to increase the focus on international sales. Sam A. Jaoude, consultant and CEO of Madenlebanon LLC, shares a checklist of essential steps to getting export ready.
The AI takeover in hotel advertising
AI is poised to revolutionize how hotels market themselves, enabling operators to reach their ideal guests by creating personalized, targeted campaigns. Lovetto Nazareth, managing director of Prism Digital, explains why industry players need to put this transformative technology front and center of their hotel advertising strategies.